Holiday rentals and lettings in Lewis and Harris

Quiet, scenic and secluded locations to enjoy Lewis and Harris and a unique stay surrounded by incredible views. A stay in Lewis and Harris guarantees a magical island experience. There's a varied range of holiday rentals including the traditional blackhouses, modernised crofting properties, eco-dwellings and more. Find your ideal holiday rental on the Isle of Lewis and choose from stays in Great Bernera to Gravir, Port of Ness and lots in between! Tarbet, Leverburgh, Stornoway, Uig, Uist, Barra, South Harris, North Harris or Scalpay can also be the backdrop to the beginning of new memories that will last for years to come. You can set your base in one island and tour around to explore the charm of every island.

Enjoy modern and luxury architect-designed holiday rentals overlooking the beaches or traditional blackhouses with the latest amenities and comforts you can ask for. Enjoy a nice getaway with your family in an isolated letting tucked in the hills near a loch and beautiful landscapes. The quiet and peaceful surroundings are ideal for a romantic weekend or a solo trip, hiking the rolling hills of Harris. Choose from a holiday letting a few steps from the beach or pick a secluded one to enjoy more privacy. Let the landscape captivate you and fall in love with the cropped turf of the slopes, the sunset colours on the horizon and the dramatic contrasts of this wildly beautiful edge of Britain.

Although it is technically one landmass, Lewis and Harris is divided by mountains, and it lies at the top of the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The landscape varies from one island to the other, providing an incredible and picture-perfect scenery. It is easy to move from one island to the other, so you can either set your base in one of them or tour around and do some island hopping. Scotland’s islands are one of Britain’s best-kept secrets boasting incredible beaches, stunning landscapes and one-of-a-kind culture.

Explore Lewis, the largest island of the Outer Hebrides and discover its history, the heritage, the wilderness, and the crofting culture. Explore the white sands of Bosta, go kitesurfing in Ardroil, stroll along the streets of Stornoway, or taste the true spirit at the Uigs Abhainn Dearg distillery Lewis, where the “water of life” is produced following tradition. Explore the caves at Garry Beach, go to Ness and marvel at the sound of the wind raging the windiest spot in the country! See the ancient Callanish Standing Stones, and discover the rich history and Gaelic traditions. Lewis is an island of exciting contrasts and diverse experiences. The island of Harris offers stunning scenery, a unique trip along the Golden Road with its beautiful hamlets including the well-known village of Tarbert and the isle of Harris Distillery. Admire the uninhabited Castaway island of Taransay, tour the Isle of Scalpay and head to North Harris, where hiking, outdoors sports and wildlife spotting abound. Create your own unbeatable itinerary of unforgettable experiences.

The west coast of the Isle of Harris boasts some of the top-rated beaches in the world. Long stretches of white sand sloping into crystal clear turquoise waters. Enjoy incredible beach days on Horgabost, Luskentyre beach, Scarista, Huisinis, Berneray, Borve, Hosta, and Seilebost in Harris or stunning beaches on the Isle of Lewis including Ness, Bostadh Beach, Tolsta Beach, Uig, and Valtos Beach. A rugged coastline dotted with sheltered coves, rocky bays and incredible spots where the waves crash against towering cliffs.

History buffs will be fascinated by the Outer Hebrides. The ancient settlements date back to 8500 BC and at present we can enjoy plenty of remnants of their dramatic past. Some of the most remarkable sites are the Neolithic Callanish, Standing Stones, the Iron Age Dun Carloway Broch, a Norse mill and several 19th-century blackhouse villages including Gearrannan and Arnol. Blackhouses are traditional stone houses where crofting families lived to withstand the harsh weather conditions. Arnol still preserves the last standing blackhouse in the village, No. 42, where you can see how they lived a century ago. Thousands of years and history told by the remains of these incredible sites. Come to Lewis and Harris to explore them.

With an abundance of locally grown and fresh produce, the Eat Drink Hebrides Trail is a journey that will take you to the best places to eat and drink in Lewis and Harris. Experience the varied flavours flowing in the islands and buy some fresh products in the market or go to where it is grown. The Outer Hebrides offer you the best seafood, strong whisky produced in the area and a taste of life on the croft. You might be adventurous and try some wilder foods including venison, goose meat, hand-dived seafood or just go foraging! But do not miss the chance to get some black pudding from Charles MacLeod in Stornoway, have a sweet treat from Loch Croistean Coffee shop or enjoy a nice seafood dinner at the Anchorage in Leverburgh. Indulge on smoked meats, and fish, pies, cheese, Hebridean mustard, and homemade bread.

Stornoway is the main settlement on Lewis, a big town in the Outer Hebrides, with an important port, and an airport. Take a walk along the port to see the fishermen and the fresh caught seafood, browse the shops and find some Harris Tweed, and enjoy a pleasant afternoon having a nice cuppa and a sweet treat at a cosy coffee shop.

In Lewis and Harris you will find some of the best walks considered as one of the world’s most emotionally-charged places and surrounded by otherworldly island beauty. Explore the land from powerful Clisham to North Harris and its lunar landscapes. Ceapabhal to South Harris Short is an incredible hike along the stunning beaches of South Harris. A steep ascent from Northton that will astound even the most experienced hiker with incredible views of North Uist and Transay. Another route is the easy walk from Bosta Beach to Great Bernera that takes up to 2 or 3 hours. In North Harris, you can hike Muladal, Ulabhal, Oireabhal and Cleiseabhal. The views from the summit of Ulabhal are a sheer drop of unrivalled beauty. Explore the Gearrannan Blackhouse Village to the north of Carloway and West Lewis. Get your walking gear and get ready to start one of the best trips of your life!

Visit the Dun Carloway Broch and marvel at this well-preserved Iron Age Broch’s in Scotland. Nestled in a picturesque location overlooking Loch Roag, this circular tower is a symbol of power and defence. Get to know how life was like in the Broch getting more information at the visitor centre. This stop is a must during your visit to Lewis and Harris.

Take a tour of the awarded Harris Distillery where every drop is distilled in small batches before being bottled and sealed by hand. See men at work and learn about the process of gin making, the ingredients used in the process, especially the hand-harvested Sugar Kelp. Book your spot in advance and enjoy a pleasant afternoon and sample some of the best gin. Visit the shop and take a bottle or two to bring home or as a present.